The first round of candidate filing for the 2018 election is nearly here, opening up on May 22 for all state and county offices and cities that hold primaries, which will take place Aug. 14. Filing closes June 5.

Candidate filing for the 2018 election will be open May 22 through June 5 for individuals to have their names on the ballot for primaries. The filing period for elections where a primary is not needed will open July 31.